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[Red Ink Cricket]

Morning guys,

First post here so apologise if its been mentioned anywhere previously ( i have had a look through but so many posts to search) I have 2 part made grade 1 willow clefts on there way to me. I am after a few tips to get me started? anything to avoid? tricks of the trade etc? I have previously played around with reducing weight of larger bats/ changing profiles which seem to have worked OK and i also do my own repairs and clean ups so pretty good with sandpaper and a plane.

I have the following tools- Draw knife, spokeshave, 3 planes ( one radius bottom for concaving) loads of sandpaper and sanders. buffer for the final finish.
any info would be great

[DevAussie]

Firstly, good luck mate!! I'm also just about to embark on shaping and finishing my own bats!! Something I noticed you haven't got that you may want is a horse shin or cow shin to apply the finish.....just things I've read indicate it's the best finish.....

Where abouts did you get your part mades from??

[Joe]

This is an old topic now mate, he's made quite a few.

[DevAussie]

Ahahaha good point...maybe I should have checked the date!!! 

Maybe he will reply with some tips and contacts for me then